NIKE (NYSE:NKE) Receives Buy Rating from DZ Bank

DZ Bank restated their buy rating on shares of NIKE (NYSE:NKE) in a report issued on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. HSBC cut NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $90.00 to $48.00 in a report on Monday, April 13th. DA Davidson cut NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $72.00 to $46.00 in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Needham & Company LLC cut NIKE from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, KeyCorp reduced their target price on NIKE from $90.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $62.34.

NIKE Stock Performance

NYSE:NKE opened at $46.49 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $54.01 and its 200-day moving average is $60.80. NIKE has a 1-year low of $42.09 and a 1-year high of $80.17. The stock has a market cap of $68.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 2.14, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

NIKE (NYSE:NKE) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The footwear maker reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.06. NIKE had a return on equity of 16.41% and a net margin of 4.84%.The business had revenue of $11.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.54 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that NIKE will post 1.52 earnings per share for the current year.

NIKE Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 108.61%.

Insider Activity at NIKE

In related news, Director Timothy D. Cook purchased 25,000 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Friday, April 10th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $42.43 per share, for a total transaction of $1,060,750.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 130,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,536,266.40. This trade represents a 23.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 11,781 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 7th. The stock was bought at an average price of $42.44 per share, with a total value of $499,985.64. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 55,074 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,337,340.56. This trade represents a 27.21% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have acquired 64,441 shares of company stock valued at $2,734,204. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIKE

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in NIKE in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NIKE in the 4th quarter worth $32,000. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More NIKE News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insiders resumed purchases and Smart Insider named Nike its stock pick of the week, signaling confidence from company insiders and sources that can support the share price. Nike Picked Stock of the Week at Smart Insider
• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank reaffirmed its “buy” rating on NKE, providing analyst support that can attract buyers and stabilize sentiment. DZ Bank Reaffirms Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Media roundups note additional insider activity (including CEO buys), which investors often view as a bullish signal about management’s view of valuation. Insider Trades: Nike Sees More CEO Buys
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader macro and geopolitical volatility (tariffs, oil shocks) have impacted retail demand and costs; these are external risks that could amplify earnings variability but are not company-specific improvements or collapses. Tariffs, Oil Shocks, and Volatility: Is Nike Still Worth Owning in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Nike’s inventory cleanup continues but margin recovery is delayed by heavy discounting and product-mix issues — a direct earnings headwind that pressures near-term profitability. Are NIKE’s Inventory Fixes Boosting Global Profitability Yet?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are raising the possibility of a dividend cut given recent weak financials — that risk can depress income-seeking investor demand. Is a Dividend Cut Inevitable for Nike?
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational noise: a Boston store ad generated backlash and a quick removal/apology, highlighting brand execution risks while Nike is under close public scrutiny. Nike Boston Ad Backlash Raises Fresh Questions
• Negative Sentiment: Prominent commentators (Jim Cramer, Seeking Alpha pieces) remain skeptical about the turnaround pace, which can weigh on sentiment and keep selling pressure higher until clearer margin recovery shows up in results. Jim Cramer Isn’t Convinced About Nike’s Turnaround

About NIKE

Nike, Inc (NYSE: NKE) is a global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and renamed Nike in 1971, the company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon. Nike develops and commercializes products across performance and lifestyle categories for sports including running, basketball, soccer and training, and is known for signature technologies and design-driven product lines.

The company markets products under several primary brands, including Nike, Jordan and Converse, and sells through a combination of wholesale relationships, branded retail stores and direct-to-consumer channels such as company-operated stores and digital platforms (e.g., Nike.com and mobile apps).